Trevor Burnard

About the Author

Trevor Burnard is a distinguished historian specializing in the social and economic dynamics of the early modern Atlantic world, with a particular focus on the brutal machinery of plantation slavery in the Caribbean. His groundbreaking research illuminates the intersections of capitalism, race, and empire, drawing on extensive archival work to reveal the human costs and systemic forces that shaped colonial societies. Burnard's scholarship challenges conventional narratives by emphasizing the interconnected histories of French Saint-Domingue and British Jamaica, offering profound insights into the origins of modern inequalities. As a professor and prolific author, he continues to influence debates on slavery's legacies through his rigorous, empathetic, and unflinchingly detailed analyses, making complex histories accessible and urgent for contemporary audiences.